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Feature Story Children at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids. Healthy Communities

Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 10, 2023
In The News National Health Center Week kicks off this week, and Hamilton Community Health Network has a string of free events lined up to celebrate health and wellness in Genesee County. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Community Health Network invites community to celebrate National Health Center Week

Sarah SpohnMonday, August 7, 2023
In The News The ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Fire Training Center at Genesee Career Institute happens on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Community Development

New Fire Training Center unveiled at Genesee Career Institute

Sarah SpohnTuesday, August 1, 2023
Feature Story A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work. Healthy Communities

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, July 28, 2023
Feature Story Actors Carol Sizer and Bill Klein rehearse "Memory of a Dance," a play about dementia commissioned by the Southwest Michigan-based Region IV Area Agency on Aging to spread community awareness of the experiences of people living with dementia. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Hank Paulson is a neurologist at University of Michigan Health and director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Saline resident Jim Mangi is a care partner to his wife, Kathleen, who has Alzheimer's disease. Healthy Communities

PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges

PATRICK DUNNWednesday, July 12, 2023
In The News The Summer Art Camps at the Flint Institute of Arts are going on now throughout the summer, giving Genesee County kids a chance to learn new skills and express themselves through the arts. Arts and Culture

FIA's Summer Art Camps give local kids a chance to express themselves and learn new skills

Brianna NargisoMonday, July 10, 2023
Feature Story Students run a farm stand as part of Partridge Creek Farm's farm to school program in Ishpeming. Healthy Communities

Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, June 29, 2023
In The News On June 27-28, educators will gather in Flint to learn about Conscious Discipline, a mindfulness technique that aids in effective teacher/student interaction and classroom management.  Community Development

'Conscious Discipline' workshop offers new approach to classroom management

Katy KildeeMonday, June 19, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk. Healthy Communities

Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for "Zero Suicide"

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERFriday, June 16, 2023
Feature Story “I'm a Chicago native. I live in the Battle Creek Shelter. I’m trying to be positive and encourage others,” Richard Evans, 62. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

BROOKE MARSHALL Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Tolulope Sonuyi, director of Detroit Life Is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE), and Juanita Houston, DLIVE's lead healthy minds coach. Healthy Communities

Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, June 5, 2023
In The News Positive messages are written on a chalkboard in a classroom at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village. Kids and Education

Flint students deserve better: Addressing issues and exploring solutions for a stronger school model

Annie McMahon WhitlockWednesday, May 31, 2023
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